FRANCONELLO'S

10222 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Restaurant

13 inspections

ComplaintJul 16, 2025
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THE GASKET SEAL AND THE HANDLE ON THE REACH IN COOLING IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE STOVE UNIT WITH A BUID UP OF GREASE SPILLAGE AND OR SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH A MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ComplaintJan 6, 2025
5 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE NOT BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO RMEOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintNov 20, 2024
5 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS UNDER FRONT BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassApr 8, 2024
5 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN MUST HAVE NAME OF COMMODITY INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED SPOONS AND KNIFE STORED BETWEEN SINK AND DISH MACHINE AT FRON BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS FROM SAID AREA AND STORE IN A CLEAN AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED A FEW CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. WHEN SOILED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. NO DEEP CUTS OR DARK IN COLOR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 7, 2023
5 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SECOND FLOOR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND CLEAN GLASSWARE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND ICE BIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 27, 2023
8 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK FILLED WITH SOILED WATER AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SECOND FLOOR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND CLEAN GLASSWARE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND ICE BIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN ALL HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, WALLS AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 23, 2022
3 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED HAND SINK(NEXT TO BASEMENT ENTRANCE)TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CanvassMay 10, 2021
11 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CHERRIES AND JUICE STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA AND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON RACK ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON SCRAPE SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintSep 30, 2020
4 infractions
- 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  - OBSERVED APPROX 10-LBS OF FRESH MUSSELS IN COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA INSIDE LARGE METAL PAN,WITH NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE WITH PRODUCT. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT COST APPROX COST $ 40.00. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST STAY WITH PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
- 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  - OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS MAINTAINED ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS WITH NO DATE ON BACK OF LABEL FOR LAST DATE USED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE DATE ON THE BACK OF EACH TAG THE LAST DATE SHELLFISH WAS USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR PRREP AREA. APPROX 15-LBS OF CHICKEN BREST AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F , APPROX 20-LBS OF PASTAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F,47.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 85.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED SEWER LINES NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
ComplaintDec 12, 2019
5 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED SEWER LINES NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN ALL HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND BASEMENT UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON NORTH WALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 28, 2019
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AREAS. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2184891 ON 7-20-18: 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
LicenseJul 20, 2018
4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLOW WHED RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
LicenseJul 19, 2018
0 infractions